Hey, guys, Voltron Season 4 is technically Âź of a season split as âa single seasonâ by execs. The producers and showrunners have no say in this whatsoever. So if itâs underwhelming or the pacing doesnât sit well, then consider the following:
Season 1: 13 episodes (including pilot)
This is opinion and experience-based, but I also say Âź because typical cartoon seasons are USUALLY boarded out in around groups of 24-ish. So, traditionally, weâre looking at the middle of the second season. You guys are asking for way too much considering the allotted time.
Not to mention, they have a 78-episode commitment from Netflix, which is subject to change as long as you heathens donât murder the fandom. So weâre only at 50% of the first commitment from Netflix.
I would also like to add that every minute in animation costs thousands of dollars and thereâs only so much room for your relationship preoccupations. Voltron was never created to be your romantic drama or romcom, so respect a show thatâs been in development as what it is for years before it dropped onto your lap. This is a childrenâs adventure show above all else, and I understand your desire for representation. Man, I do, but this goes back to the execs.
Lauren and JDS stated at NYCC they are advocating, but the pressure of millions of dollars and people behind big desks really hinders them. These higher ups are thinking about making money and giving capitalism a handjob, not the greater good, and old dudes in this business are entirely out of touch with fandom. Dreamworks is borderline as bad as DC. I mean, have you seen Voltronâs official merch?
I just want you guys to keep all of this in mind when youâre attacking Lauren and JDS and the other writers or funneling your anger at âbad writing.â Youâre not being forgotten by the heart of the show. This is just the real red tape people in this industry fight, and Iâll be frank, not everyone can pull off a Rebecca Sugar.
Dreamworks is in no way shape or form Cartoon Network, and while we do have Netflix carrying the show? Itâs not that simple because animation is such a different ballgame.
I want you guys to respect these people. I donât believe anyone is above critique, but if you genuinely do not like where the show is going, then find something that makes you happy. Stop wasting your rage on something so many of you canât seem to find a positive in because itâs not validating relationships never promised to or baited to you in the first place.